BMW F22 M235i vs G80 M3
Too close to call on the Guide Score: 3 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.
BMW F22 M235i
86Guide Score for 2015Excellentabout $2,132 a year to own
BMW G80 M3
89Guide Score for 2022Excellentabout $2,818 a year to own
| Part | F22 M235i | G80 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 22 counts 15 of 100 | 34 counts 16 of 100 |
| Engine | 54 counts 15 of 100 | 62 counts 16 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 80 counts 20 of 100 | 76 counts 21 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 90 counts 10 of 100 | 74 counts 10 of 100 |
| Weight | 82 counts 10 of 100 | 72 counts 10 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 66 counts 14 of 100 | 69 counts 12 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 62 counts 15 of 100 | 73 counts 16 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | under 0.1% | under 0.1% |
| Cost to own a year | $2,132 ($1,474 to $3,222) | $2,818 ($1,870 to $4,652) |
| The bills that decide it | Electric water pump and thermostat failure (N55); Valve cover and oil pan gasket leaks (N55); Oil filter housing gasket leak (N55) | Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); Infotainment software glitches |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $2,150 a year to own and about $2,818 a year to own at each best year). How it works.